[hameltech] 45GD Progress Report 03-05-00

Hi, Today I rebuild the housing for the staff (control rod) on the 45GD. I cut the tin down to size, so the cylinder is tight around the assembly, and the lid

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, Mar 5, 2000

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Hi,
Today I rebuild the housing for the staff (control rod) on the 45GD.
I cut the tin down to size, so the cylinder is tight around the
assembly, and the lid is near the plunger magnet. Chris told me that the
space between the shell and the magnets should be kept to a minimum. I
also drilled holes in the lid, to allow for air flow. The plunger magnet
is now fixed to the frame, and quite solid. Hopefully it's the right
distance above the staff, I got it as close as it would stay before
knocking the staff right over. Was about to do a test run, but had to
chase some cowz, so it never happened. Hopefully tomorrow. I will also
get some pics of it up soon. Didn't touch the M3CD today. Yesterday it
was already for a run, and the cones all at once quit balancing
properly. I'm getting fed up with that machine. I have begun building
the M3CD2 (w/ 8" cones), and it will be top priority for the next while.
Hopefully I will get some 45GD runs in while I'm working on it. As for
the M3CD1, well if I can make it balance for run (because it was
balancing before), and if not, well its potato gun ammo :-)
-Justin

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